Why you need to check the wages figure when you buy a franchise

If you're looking to buy a franchise that's up and running, you'll receive financial information from the vendor. That means a Profit and Loss Statement. 

One of the lines will be staff wages. This is an important number to have a think about.

What should you ask?

Does this include wages for the owner?

How many people are employed?

Show me some examples of the weekly roster?

Why? 

You need to be able to pay the people the correct wages.